93 local missions for rescue helicopter

This map shows the missions undertaken by the Auckland and Coromandel Rescue Helicopters in 2017, in the Franklin and North Waikato area. In 2016 the crews were involved with 86 missions in Franklin/North Waikato, so 2017 showed a slight increase. There was a total of 1038 missions in 2017.

The Auckland based Westpac Rescue Helicopter is staffed full-time by a highly experienced flight crew consisting of pilots, paramedics and crewmen, and operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.

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The Auckland Rescue Helicopter Trust rely on people like you to help save lives. Sponsoring a rescue mission means you will contribute funds directly to a specific mission flown by one of their helicopters, potentially saving someone’s life.